Thursday 7 April 2011

Chinese Religions, Values and Beliefs

According to prior research most of the Chinese population belong to either of two religions.
These religions are both very intertwined with family, honor and respect.

The first is Confucianism. The beliefs, teachings and relationships are briefly explained here: < http://www.religioustolerance.org/confuciu2.htm >
Confucianism Symbol

The Second is Taoism. The concepts, beliefs and practices can be viewed here: < http://www.religioustolerance.org/taoism2.htm >
Taoism Symbol (Mainly just the Yin Yang)

And this is a page I have found which conveys nicely the slight differences between Taoism and Confucianism.
This can be found here < http://www.mentalfloss.com/difference/taoism-vs-confucianism/ > and just elaborates a brief history of each and the main basis of each.

  "Confucianism is a system of ethics, and Tao is a path of behavior. Also, Confucius was probably an actual person; Lao-tzu probably wasn't."

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